Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
amylase
A
- produced in salivary glands and the pancreas
- is a carbohydrase that breaks down starch into sugar (MALTOSE)
2
Q
Protease
A
- produced in the stomach, pancreas, and small intestine
- breaks down proteins into amino acids
3
Q
Lipase
A
- produced in pancreas and small intestine
- breaks down lipids into fatty acids and glycerol